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Looking to kick-start a career as a Door Supervisor? Taking the next step in your career can be overwhelming, especially when further training is involved.
The Door Supervisor Training course is a compulsory requirement for individuals looking to get an SIA Licence.
By training as a door supervisor, you’ll gain instant access to job opportunities across the booming £6 billion private security industry, opening doors to hundreds of new roles.
Increase your options ✅
Choose between a variety of exciting roles in retail security, door supervision, corporate security, and event security - work full-time or part-time
Work flexible hours ⏰
Own your schedule! The SIA door supervisor course opens doors to greater job flexibility across roles.
Get hired, fast ⚡️
Once you're qualified, use our security job board to apply for newly posted security jobs.
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Getting your SIA Door Supervisor Licence involves the following steps:
Step 1 ➡️ Get Training
Book your SIA Door Supervisor course in Manchester. This is a 6-day training course.
Click here to view course dates and pricesStep 2 ➡️ Get Certified
At the end of the course, you'll sit through 4-Multiple Choice Question Exams. With our High Pass rates you have nothing to worry!
Step ➡️ Get Licensed
The results for the course will be available in 5 working days*. Once you pass, you can apply for your SIA licence
*Result times may vary depending on the course plan you purchase.
Watch Carl from Get Licensed vlog his entire course journey here:
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Manchester being a major city in the UK, has plenty of security jobs available ranging from Manned Guarding, Static Guarding, Patrolling, Key Holding, CCTV operator and Door Supervision. With a vibrant nightlife and plenty of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, demand for security jobs is rising. However, most SIA licence holders in Manchester do not work in the nighttime and cover other roles.
The SIA Licence is very versatile and will allow you to work in many different roles:
✅ Bars, Pubs, Restaurants
✅ Music Events
✅ Festivals & Concerts
✅ Retail Security Guarding
✅ Office Receptions
✅ Warehouses
✅ Shopping Mall
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
The course runs over 6 consecutive days and is divided into 4 units and covers everything from the legal aspects of working in security to the latest physical intervention techniques. NEW SIA Course Update (April 2021) From April 1st this course will become a 6 day course instead of a 4 day course. In addition, you must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training. This should be an Emergency First Aid at work certificate or higher.
FREE Door Supervisor Course Sample Lesson
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Below is the first training video that Door Supervisors will experience on their journey to becoming qualified. For the first time ever, we are offering this unit 1 training for free.
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A door supervisor is licensed to work in venues that serve alcohol—like bars, nightclubs, and festivals—where managing entry, crowd control, and incidents is crucial. A security guard, on the other hand, cannot work in licensed venues and is typically based in offices, retail stores, or warehouses. Door supervisors receive extra training in physical intervention, making their role more specialised.
Most door supervisors earn between £12 and £23 per hour, depending on location, experience, and type of venue. Roles in high-risk environments or requiring extra qualifications (like close protection) can pay significantly more.
A Door Supervisor can work in licensed premises, such as nightclubs, bars, hotels, and event venues, as well as in retail stores, corporate buildings, festivals, and stadium security.
You don’t need to be an athlete, but good general fitness helps. You should be able to stay alert during long shifts, stay calm under pressure, and handle physical intervention safely if required. Endurance, awareness, and composure matter more than brute strength.
Once you complete your training and pass the exams, the SIA licence application typically takes 2 to 6 weeks to process.
The SIA licence application fee is £184. This does not include training cost.
The exam covers multiple-choice questions and practical scenarios, including conflict management and physical intervention. With proper course attendance and preparation, most people pass on their first try. Get Licensed also offers free exam retakes to support learners.
You can download the GuardPass app, create your profile, and apply for security jobs with top employers. GuardPass connects licensed security professionals with leading security companies in the UK.
Yes. While the term 'bouncer' is commonly used, a door supervisor is the legal, SIA-recognised term. Bouncers often refer to unlicensed security staff, whereas Door Supervisors are fully trained and licensed professionals.
No, being muscular is not a requirement for becoming a door supervisor. Security work is about awareness, communication, and conflict resolution rather than physical strength. Training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and situational awareness is more valuable than sheer size.
Wondering what you will learn on the course? Watch expert trainer and SIA course intructor Anthony Milner talk you through the Health & Safety part of the SIA course.
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry
We understand that examinations can be daunting but don't worry. Everything you need to know for the examination is covered during the Door Supervisor course and your expert instructor will fully prepare you for success in the tests.
Train
Travelling to your training in Chelmsford is fast and easy using the Chelmsford Train Station. It has a flexible routine, serving people from anywhere in the UK and the local area every day.
Chelmsford Station
Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1HT
Once you've arrived, there's no need to get a taxi or a bus—the hotel is an easy 7 minutes walk from the station. Just head northeast for about 30 metres and turn right toward Victoria Road. Then take a left onto Victoria Road for 200 metres and another left onto New Street for 300 metres. The Best Western Atlantic Hotel will be on the right.
Parking
The best thing about this venue is that it's easily accessible by car and provides free onsite parking. Bear in mind, however, that there are 60 parking spaces, so you might need to arrive early to get a spot. Other than that, there are many car parks in Chelmsford, and you can expect a daily fee of around £18. If you want one that's close to the course, here are some of our top suggestions:
Regina Road Car Park
Chelmsford CM1 1SL
Waterloo Lane Car Park
Waterloo Ln, Chelmsford CM1 1BD
Fairfield Road Car Park
Fairfield Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1JG
Walkability
Your course is along New Street, which has a walkability score of 75 out of 100, which is good news because it shows the area is very accessible. You can run most errands on foot, and you won't have any trouble taking a stroll to the nearby parks like Coronation Park and Chelmer Valley.
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels in and around Chelmsford for those who come from afar to attend the course. Of course, you can stay right in the Best Western Atlantic Hotel, but this is quite costly. If you are looking for more reasonably priced hotels, try the Travelodge, Boswell House, or Premier Inn Hotels. Or, you can stay at the Riverside Inn, which is just an 8 minutes walk away from the venue. The choice is yours. To check out more of our suggestions, click here.
Food
Chelmsford is home to a variety of tasty foods. For instance, at the Taste Of Italy restaurant, you can find fantastic pizza and Italian cuisines at a low price. They also have vegetarian-friendly and vegan options, and their service includes dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. It's within a 9 minutes walk off Watson Heights, making it the best place for a quick lunch break.
Another conveniently close and equally fantastic place you can grab a bite is Jerk Station. They serve freshly cooked chicken, mutton, beef, and even plantain, for takeaway or delivery. You can get there using the number 57 bus from Anglia Ruskin University, and it'll take you 10 minutes. If you fancy a walk, take Watson Heights road, and you'll be there in 10 minutes.
If you're looking for the best breakfast options, try coffee and desserts from Costa Coffee, Queenies Coffee Shop, and Starbucks.
SIA Job Opportunities In Chelmsford
Being one of Essex's busiest cities, there're tons of potential jobs for security guards in Chelmsford. Some of the largest shopping centres you can work in include High Chelmer, Meadows, The Baytree, George Yard, and Centrale.
You can also put your licence to work in Chelmsford's thriving nightlife, which has several clubs and bars.
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